Business funding
A database of funding and funded programmes available for your business
For a list of all the grants available from the Council visit our Council grants webpage.
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Invest to Grow
The Invest to Grow is an investment programme managed by the University of Derby, designed to support private sector businesses, predominantly in the form of loan funding and small percentage of grants, to grow and create jobs.
Derbyshire Makes Heritage Grant
A small grant delivered by Derbyshire County Council and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, to champion and support the heritage sector.
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust
Funding between £3000-£18,000 is available for scholarships, emerging makers and apprenticeships
Derbyshire Makes Creative and Community Grant
A small grant scheme aiming to support the creative and community sector to take part in Derbyshire Makes administered by Derbyshire County Council funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Jobs Guarantee Grant
The Jobs Guarantee will provide a fully funded six-month paid job to eligible 18-24-year-olds who have been on Universal Credit and looking for work for 18 months.
Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF)
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF II) provides commercial finance through Small Business Loans, Debt Finance, Proof of concept and Equity Finance funds.
Startup Britain - Start-up Loans
Start-Up Loans is government funded scheme to provide advice, business loans and mentoring to startup businesses.
Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16 to 24 year olds
You can get help from the government to pay for apprenticeship training and assessment and occasional incentive payments.
Workplace Charging Scheme (ECS)
A government scheme to reduce the purchase and installation cost of workplace charging stations for electric vehicles. Closing date: 31 March 2026
Youth Jobs Grant
The Youth Jobs Grant launched on 30 June 2026 across Great Britain. This Scheme supports employers by offering a grant of £3,000 to an eligible employer that hires an eligible young person for a minimum employment period of 16 weeks.
